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Questions that you might expect to see on the GRE.

By spartan

  1. Select the sentence in which the underlined portion is used correctly: A. The store, which I had visited once before, was having a sale. B. The store which I had visited once before, was having a sale. C. The store, that I had visited once before, was having a sale.

  2. The word "emulate" most nearly means: A. Imitate B. Annoy C. Dislike

  3. Select the sentence in which the verb tense is used correctly: A. If I would have known, I would have told you. B. If I had known, I would tell you. C. If I had known, I would have told you.

  4. The word "perfunctory" most nearly means: A. Careless B. Routine C. Serious

  5. Select the sentence in which the subject and verb agree: A. The number of people who attended the meeting was small. B. The number of people who attended the meeting were small. C. A number of people who attended the meeting was small.

  6. The word "aplomb" most nearly means: A. Confidence B. Tiredness C. Nervousness

  7. Select the sentence that is written in the passive voice: A. The dog chased the cat. B. The cat was chased by the dog.

  8. The word "provincial" most nearly means: A. Limited B. Arrogant C. Ignorant

  9. Select the sentence that is written in the active voice: A. The ball was kicked by the boy. B. The boy kicked the ball.

  10. The word "tenacity" most nearly means: A. Perseverance B. Flexibility C. Indecision


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here are the answers for the sample GRE questions I provided earlier:

  1. A. The store, which I had visited once before, was having a sale.
  2. A. Imitate
  3. C. If I had known, I would have told you.
  4. B. Routine
  5. A. The number of people who attended the meeting was small.
  6. A. Confidence
  7. B. The cat was chased by the dog.
  8. A. Limited
  9. B. The boy kicked the ball.
  10. A. Perseverance
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